Flying Bear - Great American Grill, 6265 Old Water Oak Rd Ste 101, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FLYING BEAR - GREAT AMERICAN GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6265 Old Water Oak Rd Ste 101, Tallahassee, FL 32312
License #: 4703540
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: 11/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cold hold unit closest to steam tables in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Observed several items at all steam tables with no lid covering food product and no overhead protection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in direct contact with granulated sugar within closed container near steam tables. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in cold hold prep unit closest to steam tables. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed handwash sign needed in unisex restroom. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese at 49°F and held in melted ice bath at steam table area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine reading 0ppm on dishes after being in use. Observec container of sanitizing agent was empty. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food container stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed container of cut lemons stored in ice bin at bar with ice intended to be used for drinks. Observed lemons and ice removed. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed bread pudding held at pizza station with date mark of 10/24. Observed item discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Observed spray bottle of degreaser stored on dry storage shelf over packages of buns. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Observed on water nozzle. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed container of liquid eggs opened 2 days prior per staff with no date mark in reach-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Observed soup kettle lid stored in handwash sink near steam tables. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. Observed 5 employees engaged in food prep at time of inspection with no certified food manager present. This violation must be addressed by January 2, 2014. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No list of certified food service managers available at the establishment. Observed name of food manager obtained from previous inspection report. Staff at time of inspection was unaware of the location of the food manager certificates for the establishment. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwash sink next to clean dish storage shelf. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof employee training for Ben or Cole both employed at establishment more than 60 days. Observed SafeStaff certificates for other employees not present at time of inspection. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tomato soup prepared 2 days prior with per staff with no date mark in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Observed at bar. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filters at ice machine with change needed date of 3/28/14. **Warning**
11/03/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single service paper container with no handle used as scoop within closed container of tempura bread crumbs near walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Observed on exterior door frames of ice machine. Operators stated it will be cleaned tonight.
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance. Observed air vent with mold-like substance near dish machine.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at make line, especially on the far right side.
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating chips while stirring items at the steam table near the conveyor toaster.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed stacked clean dishes with old date labels on shelf near kitchen ice machine.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Observed pouches of shrimp and corn chowder thawing in standing water at the 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Observed gaskets of reach in cooler beneath flat top grill at cookline soiled with grease and food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food mixed with/added to other ready-to-eat and food did not reach 145 degrees F when heated. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee jump into help at cookline during lunch service. Observed employee wash hands following the correct procedure, then add shredded cheese to a sandwich in process and place the sandwich in the toaster. Observed employee then place on gloves to continue in food prep. When cheese had melted, observed temperature of cheese and vegetables at 78°F. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed several food items in walk-in cooler (spinach dip, cooked chicken, pasta, etc.) with prepared date mark of 2/29. Observed employee initials on date marks and employee confirmed he wrote the wrong month on the labels and that all products were made the previous day.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Observed on and beneath conveyor belt on toaster oven.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. Observed pink slime around ice chute in ice machine in kitchen. Operator stated it will be cleaned tonight.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed orangish substance in unlabeled spray bottle hanging on lip of 3 compartment sink. Observed clear substance in unlabeled bottle on shelf at pickup area. Observed labels appear to be rubbed off from use.
6/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at grilling station. **Warning**
4/29/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at grilling station. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at grilling station cold hold prep unit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwash sink that is attached to 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items held at cold hold salad station unit post- busy lunch service: Pico de gallo 46°F, chicken salad 46°, 46°, guacamole 49°F , sliced tomatoes 52°, sliced turkey 46°, spring mix 56°, boiled eggs 51°, sliced tomatoes 44°, feta cheese 46° and leaf spinach 45°. Manager stated they had just finished a very busy lunch service and the unit top had been open. At end of inspection, temperatures had not changed and observed management turn down thermostat on unit to address the problem. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Observed raw steaks stored over cooked meatloaf in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed gallon of milk at bar opened 2 days prior with no date mark. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. Observed three certified food managers on staff and 3 employees: Gentry, Bob and Brandon. Observed Safestaff booklets still in plastic wrap in office but training has not yet been completed. This violation must be corrected by April 28, 2014. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
2/25/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided at the time of the licensing inspection. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
10/1/2013Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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